Pediatric Cardiology Data Abstractor - Pediatric Clinic

American Addiction Centers • Oak Lawn, IL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs duties involved in the collection, interpretation, and documentation of medical events data in support of research and information gathering activities. Researches and abstracts medical records.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and one year experience; or an equivalent education and experience.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Works independently abstracting records with high level of accuracy and above average efficiency rate of expected quota
• Shows satisfactory performance of additional independent study related duties
• Works well in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in anatomy & physiology and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently abstracts and interprets pertinent data from medical records with an average level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintains extensive knowledge of study protocol, diseases, medical terminology and pharmaceutical drugs to make informed decisions regarding patient hospitalizations.
• Reads, understands and abstracts information from diagnostic reports and procedures.
• Participates in quality control reviews.
• Resolves problems related to data queries sent by the coordinating center.
• Attends training for annual re-certification programs, attends conferences for continuing education, attends and represents the WFUHS site at abstractor training and conference calls.
• Communicates effectively and timely with the coordinating center.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level